How Effective Leaders Build Organizational Culture
Organizational Culture
Do you want to build a culture that inspires, empowers, and unites your team?
Creating such extraordinary culture doesn’t happen by chance.
It requires intentional design and unwavering commitment. 
Here’s evidence backed 2 step approach that I use in my consulting assignments to shape a culture that propels the organization forward:
Align Your Strategic Focus to Your Plan
↳ Start by defining the core elements that will guide your culture:
➥ Purpose: Why does your organization exist? What impact you aim to make?
➥ Values: What principles and beliefs define your organization at its best?
➥ Vision: What future do you aspire to create? What does success look like?
➥ Goals: What objectives will you pursue to fulfill your purpose and vision?
↳ PROTIP: Get crystal clear on the “why” behind the “what.” When your team understands the deeper meaning and significance of their work, they’ll be inspired to give their all. 
Progress Through the 4 Stages of Culture
↳ Stage 1: Hierarchical Culture
➥ Communication flows one-way, from the top down
➥ Bosses make the decisions; employees follow directives
➥ Focus on compliance and control
↳ Stage 2: Goal-Driven Culture
➥ Communication becomes more dynamic, centered around shared goals
➥ Performance is tied to specific, measurable targets
➥ Employees are encouraged to collaborate and contribute ideas
↳ Stage 3: Values-Based Culture
➥ Communication grows more complex as decision-making is distributed
➥ Employees are empowered to make choices that align with company values
➥ Focus shifts to building trust and enabling autonomy
↳ Stage 4: Leadership Culture
➥ Communication is highly complex, with information flowing in all directions
➥ Everyone is empowered to lead and follow situationally, based on expertise
➥ Silos dissolve; the whole organization operates as a united, seamless team
↳ PROTIP: Progressing through these stages is a journey, not a flip of a switch. Stay focused and keep moving forward. Each stage builds upon the last, laying the groundwork for the next level. 
Culture is a living, breathing reflection of your priorities and principles.
Nurture it daily through your words and your example. 
When you invest in building an extraordinary culture, the payoff is HUGE. You’ll:
Attract and retain top talent that fits seamlessly with your culture Boost morale, cohesion, and commitment across your team Enable faster, nimbler decision-making at all levels
An extraordinary culture is the result of extraordinary CONSISTENCY. 
It doesn’t happen by default; it happens by design.
By your design.
So be purposeful. Be persistent. Be YOU…